Anxiety & Depression
Clinic of Columbia
If you struggle with Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, trauma, OCD, relationship issues, or addiction, you have come to the right place. Schedule a session with us and see for yourself how helpful our counseling and psychiatry approaches can be for you and your loved ones. Experience lasting changes you are so capable of making with less time and effort than you might think! Meet our Our Team of Counselors
Anxiety & Depression Clinic of Columbia
2600 Forum Blvd., Suite G
Columbia, MO 65203
Carmen Buis, MSW, LCSW
Carmen is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in therapy for teens and adults facing trauma, anxiety, and depression. She emphasizes the importance of creating a safe and judgment-free space for her clients, drawing from her personal experience with trauma and therapy. Carmen is trained in therapeutic modalities like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), offering support for addressing trauma and managing intense emotions.
The Current Therapy Services
www.thecurrenttherapyservices.com
2012 Cherry Hill Drive, Suite 206
Columbia, Missouri 65203
Joan Burke, LPC, EMT-P
Joan holds an M.Ed. in Educational and Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri. With over 35 years of experience in emergency services, including roles as a paramedic, firefighter, and law enforcement instructor, she brings a deep understanding of crisis and trauma. Joan has a strong commitment to working with Veterans due to her familial connections, aiming to provide them with support and understanding. Her counseling expertise includes the use of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a proven method for helping trauma survivors heal. Her specialty areas encompass trauma, EMDR, and offering support to first responders.
Laird “CHAP” Thompson, M.Div
Chaplain (MAJOR) Ret. U.S. Army 1991-2017 — Hospital and Hospice Chaplain
Chaplain Laird’s Life Coaching and Pastoral Care are focused on Well-Being improvements and successful solutions he has gained working with Military, First Responders, and Health Care Providers in multiple settings for more than 20 years. As an Ordained Reverend ministering as a Chaplain, he respects all faiths and belief systems and offers Pastoral Care and spiritual perspectives for those who are interested. Chaplain Laird provides Life Coaching Sessions for Individuals and Couples, in areas of Trauma/Stress Management Coping Skills, Trauma/Grief Support, Self-Care/Resiliency Training for First Responders, Health Care Professionals, Premarital/Relationship Coaching, Crisis/Suicide Prevention/Intervention, Critical Incident Stress Debriefing, and Pastoral Care for all. Chaplain Laird also offers Hospital/Home Visitation, Adventure/Social Outings, and secure Telehealth services. Learn more at this link about Chaplain Laird’s Growth Group.
Mia Snyder, M.Ed., LPC
Mia Snyder holds a Master of Education in Counseling from Stephens College and a Master of Education in Special Education from the University of Missouri. In 2023, she completed two years of training at the prestigious Ackerman Institute for the Family in NYC. Mia also served as a United States Peace Corps Volunteer. She has extensive training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) specific to Post Traumatic Stress as well as EMDR training specific to individuals in law enforcement. Mia has extensive experience in the field of substance abuse working with individuals, families and groups. Mia is currently working in private practice in Columbia Missouri. She works with families, couples, individuals and offers group therapy as well. She is a strengths based, culturally affirming clinician who is passionate about mental health work.
Jane Birch, LCSW
Jane Birch is a licensed social worker specializing in therapy for adults with an emphasis in addiction, trauma and grief & loss. With experience as a Firefighter/EMT, family military service and working with individuals with chronic/infectious diseases, she has a deep understanding of resilience and recovery. She uses a person centered strengths based approach and has training in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) interventions.
Email: jan@clacounseling.com
Emily Crawford-Thompson, Ph.D.
Dr. Emily Crawford-Thompson, Ph.D. Dr. Emily is a Licensed Psychologist (2009) with a doctorate in clinical psychology. She offers Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and other evidence-based treatments for trauma-related issues such as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). She also offers comprehensive psychological evaluations to determine diagnoses and treatment recommendations for a range of issues including Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and mood, anxiety, and other diagnoses. She has over 22 years’ experience helping First Responders find resilience from a wide range of stressful events including critical incidents, grief/loss, combat, and assault/abuse. She has worked in diverse settings including VA Hospitals and community mental health before opening Columbia
Psychology Healing Center in June 2020. Dr. Emily offers a strengths-focused, collaborative, and compassionate approach, and is honored to help the First Responders in our community.
Email: emily@columbiapsychology.com
LAURA MCMURRY, MSW, LCSW
Laura has been offering trauma therapy in Columbia since 2010 and has been a clinical social worker for over 30 years. She brings hope and evidence-based interventions to all who are overcoming childhood adversity and trauma throughout the lifespan. She finds the body-focused therapies of Deep Brain Reorienting and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to be highly effective, along with Ego-States Therapy and attention to the dissociative symptoms that accompany trauma. Laura provides EMDR for MO Dept of Corrections at their quarterly Post Critical Incident Seminars. She supports individuals age 18-up, couples and families and offers a sliding-fee scale.
CONTACT INFORMATION
OFFICE PHONE: (573) 447-8388
OFFICE EMAIL: perceptionpoint@hushmail.com
WEBSITE: https://columbiapsychology.com/index.php/laura-mcmurry-msw-lcsw/
LADONNA ZIMMERMAN, MSW, LCSW
I’m not your typical therapist. I believe that I speak to everyday struggles and keep things real.
I am a licensed clinical social worker, who has experienced love, loss, and pain. I am a wife, a daughter, a mom, and a sister. I am a Christian and I have been gifted with skills that make a difference in the lives of others. While I do offer therapy through a “Christian” lens if desired, I work with individuals, couples, and families based on my knowledge and skills through an evidence based therapeutic model. Treatment or intervention goals are always established collaboratively.
I am genuine, authentic, and nonjudgmental. I do bring a great deal of education, training, and practice experience to the work, but I see you as the “expert” of your life. I am just trained and skilled at developing a relationship focused on strengths and resilience factors that make it easier for you to elicit the changes you are seeking.
I believe therapy is an investment in self and our most valued relationships.
Self-love grows from actions that support our physical, psychological and spiritual growth. It means taking care of your own needs and not sacrificing your well-being to please others. It means deeply understanding that you are “enough” and that just as advised on an airplane, your O2 mask has to go on first before you can be equipped to help others.
If you are willing to invest in yourself and those relationships most valued in your life, I will work hard alongside you to provide support, encouragement, and the skills necessary to create the change you desire.
CONTACT INFORMATION
OFFICE PHONE: (573) 615-4320
OFFICE EMAIL: wrencounseling@gmail.com
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CONNECTING FIRST RESPONDERS WITH QUALIFIED PROVIDERS
Our program connects first responders with licensed providers offering therapy, counseling, and wellness services. Through scholarships, we help cover costs like insurance co-pays or out-of-pocket fees. As a nonprofit focused on first responders' well-being, we work to grow our network and give our community heroes the support they need. Our Resilience Scholarship program makes mental health and wellness care affordable and ensures they get the best treatment for their needs. We’re proud to support our local heroes on their path to better health and well-being.